Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-12-23
SATURDAY, Dec. IL.

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damage to property. The hill came
from the Corporation committee with
Il recommendation that it pass.
Mr. Lewis movcd to refer it to the
committee, fer the purpose
Of lcconstructing the Jth section so a.
to specifically define what II good
and lawful fence" might he.
Mr Sharlstcin took TIE ground that
the language WAS sufficiently plain.
and that the courts would have no
in declaring what was meant.
The motion to refer was lost. Ayes
}; noes 6.
The bill then passed, all voting aye
except Messrs. Foster, Gabel and
Thompson, 3; and Mr.. Cook, absent.
Mr.. Lewis said he voted aye to
move consideration.
Mr.. White gave notice that he
would move to reconsider at the next
session OF the Council.
Mr.. Sharpstein thought that the
bill might as well be reconsidered now,
which was done and motion carried
to refer to the Judiciary.
The course of this bill, may seem to
be somewhat irregular and scarcely in
accordance with parliamentary usage,
but it must be borne in mind that this
railroad legislation is the most import
ant that will come before the Assem-
bly,, and that every step must be care
fully taken, even though at times our
grave legislators may seem to halt and
recede from direct action. 1t will be
found, in such cases, that it is only a
temporary relaxation to get a better
hold.
Bills were introduced by Mr.
Thompson for the relief OF Henry
Landes, S. W. Browne and IL. L.
Sharpstein, appropriating $liS for ex-
penditures in selecting Il site for Tic
school for defective youth, and by Mr.
Convey to pay John DeTeirre for ser
vices as clerk in organization of tn,
Council, both of which went 10 the
committee on Claims.
A few days ago Mr.. Gabcl introduced
a Joint resolution for Il joint committe,
to consider the numerous bills rclat
ing to railroad matters, with view g
framing an act that w0uli embrace III
the objects sought without the inoon
gruities that would be likely to creel
III from the passage of many acts fol
that purpose. The resolution cam,
up to-day, and on motion of its pro
poser, was indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Thompson asked and obtaine,
leave of absence till Tuesday, and j
was arranged that Mr.. Sharpsteil
should preside pro TEN.
Council adjourned until Monda,
10 A. NJ.
HOUSE.
The sensation in the House to-da,
was the presentation OF petitions b,
Mr.. Keanc, containing he said owe
1000 names, for the re-enactment 0
the woman suffrage act.
This led to the inquiry of what ha,
become of the four bills introduce,
for the object, early in the session
They were found to be quietly slumber
ing in charge OF the Printing com
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Knapp moved to refer them to TIN
Judiciary committee, which was Wig
oriously opposed by their friends, blu
Il majority favored the reference an,
they went to that committee. Thi
action is not, however, considered
test on the main question.
This comprised about the extent O
the labor of the morning session. NJ
other work was done except to rea,
and refer ii. Nj. No 4, relating to in
demnitv for school lands that ha,
been thrown open to entry us miner
al lands.
At the afternoon session, Il commu
nication was read from the Governo
accompanying letters from the Fisl
Commissioner of Oregon referred t
in his message.
The following bills were introduced
No. 50, by Mr.. Mcmillan, to provid
for establishing Territorial Examine
of stationary engines, with an offic
at Olympia, with duty OF examining
engines and engineers and licensin,
the latter.
No. GO, by Mr.. Clark, OF Yakima
amending section of the laws OF 1888
creating and comforting jurisdiction
upon the Distict Court Of Yakima.
No. 81, by Mr.. Case, amending sec
ton 2,G77, chapter 209 Of the Cod
cnacting that the County Commits
sioners shall provide, not only office
for the county officers but desks 70
preservation and security Of books, etc
No. 60, by Mr.. Preston, amendin,
section 3,195 OF the Code, relating t.
the school law requiring the census O
children for school districts be takel
between the 10Th and 30th Of Novem
Der, instead of in July, as under tn
present law.
No. 63 by Mr.. Forrest, appropriat
ing $l44 to pay w. A. Reynolds, Trus
tee appointed 10y the Governor for tn
school for deaf mutes, for time an,
money spent by him in the perform
ance of his duties.
No. 81, by Mr.. Eckler, amcndin,
section 66 OF the act to establish
graded schools in cities and towns
striking out that portion which re
quires the question Of levying ia.
for school purposes to be submitted t.
a vote OF the people, and thus Civ
ing the directors the right levy TIN
tax. This applies only to gradc'
schools. Adjourned until Monday.
MONDAY, Dec. 10.
Council met as usual. Absent
Messrs. Cooke, Steele and Thompson
c. B. Is relating to the issue of exc
cutions, was read third time an,
passed.
Several bills relating to railroad
came from the committees with re
ports, but were laid over out of delcl
ence to Col. Steele and other absen
members.
Mr.. Gabel introduced c. b. No. 81
appropriating $50 for insurance G
Territorial Capital and Library. Rca
three times under suspension of rule
and passed.
Mr.. Lewis introduced C. B. No. 81
authorizing direct deeds of commu
nifty property between husband an
wife. Referred to Judiciary with in
structions to print.